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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.51, 1,440.87 and 645.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.51, 1,440.87 and 645.76 is: 891.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.51 : 1,440.87 = 645.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.51/1,440.87 = 645.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.51x = 1,440.87 × 645.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.51x = 930,449.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,449.01/1,043.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.65

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